the hackers are likely from china and that while admiral mullens' personal e-mail account has been compromised, aides insist no classified information is stored or viewed on those particular computers. >>> she was playing a part in a high school play, but the real star of the show was waiting in the wings. you got to love these stories. her dad, u.s. airman, returning home from war to surprise his gal. >> oh! [ applause ] [ cheers and applause ] >> gretchen: well, the girl's mom says there was not a dry eye in the room, including myself. >> steve: no kidding. merry christmas. meanwhile, lawmakers rushing to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff at the end of this month. a series of tax cuts and spending cuts set to kick in just 26 shopping days until the fiscal cliff. >> brian: less working days. >> steve: that's right. house republicans say there will be no deal if tax ritz go up and the obama administration says it's ready to go thelma and louise style over the cliff on january 1. if that's the case, wendell goler live at the white house with what we know is going on behind the scenes. anything h